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Vixed Signals™ posts on X about vix, $vix, $vvix, $vx the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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"@Off_The_Tape It's relatively rare for spot to get above this much of the curve regardless of where we are in the expiry cycle. But it happening so soon to Feb expiry means Feb is gonna get whipped around. That's why my focus has shifted to March and April for a cleaner read"
X Link 2026-02-15T20:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"📰 Vol Street Journal Ep. 13: The [----] Line in the Sand Bulls defended SPX [----] for the 3rd time but the "internal thermometer" is still hot. Covered this week: ⚠ VVIX/VIX IV Divergence ⚠ MOVE Index climbing (as rates drop) ⚠ VX Curve inversion Link to episode in thread. $SPX $SPY $NDX $QQQ $RUT $IWM $DJX $DIA $VIX $VVIX $VX $MOVE https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023127449547190379 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023127449547190379"
X Link 2026-02-15T20:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities took a dive yesterday led by a lagging Nasdaq. This sparked a big jump in VIX and VVIX which reached [--] and [---] respectively (both sticky levels). VX futures responded but stayed well below their Sunday night/Monday morning highs. Equity futures also avoided their Sunday/Monday lows and SPX closed the day back above [----]. That level is getting tested again this morning. As for today the Nasdaq continues to be a weight around the neck of the market. The Russell and Dow were nicely green at the cash open but are getting pulled lower as NDX slides. This is driving a lift across the VX"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The Dow was the standout yesterday holding onto most of its gains throughout the day while the Nasdaq took on water. The S&P and Russell were also weak but a run in the second half of the day landed all of the index off their lows. VOLs tried to get going but the rally was too much and they rolled over. The VOL weakness has not carried over into today where we see the VIX and VX futures breaking above their 1/20 highs. Interestingly as VIX and VX futures are at new highs SPX and VVIX have yet to reach their levels from 1/20. VVIX not confirming the move is interesting yet clearly VOLs are"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Update: February VX closed above March VX and VIX is above the first five contracts (see 1st image). This isn't a sign of stability. Even more worrisome is how flat the entire curve is (see 2nd image which uses a "wide" view). There are only [----] vol points from peak to trough"
X Link 2026-02-05T22:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities have been straight up pretty much since futures reopened Thursday evening and as you'd expect VX futures have been straight down. VIX dumped on the cash open the VX curve has flipped back into contango and VIX is back below the curve (see image). This is a big improvement over yesterday's close (see yesterday's update post). I've said it before but not all VX curve inversions are the same. They should all be taken seriously but inverting when VOLs are already elevated (VIX and VX futures in the 20s does qualify as elevated) is different than inverting when VOLs are low. Yesterday we"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Episode [--] of Vol Street Journal is live (link in thread) The weight of the evidence on Thursday pointed to a volatility reaction that was getting stretched. In this weeks episode I examine what the numbers were saying and why they suggested bears had their work cut out for them going into Friday. $SPX $SPY $NDX $QQQ $RUT $IWM $DJX $DIA $VIX $VVIX $VX"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"https://open.substack.com/pub/thefreedominion/p/vol-street-journal-episode-12r=assub&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true https://open.substack.com/pub/thefreedominion/p/vol-street-journal-episode-12r=assub&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"We start the new week with the Nasdaq out in front led by $NVDA and $AVGO. Semis in general are on the move. The VIX Monday pop was no match for this rotation back into NDX although VX futures are are off their overnight lows. That's definitely something to keep an eye on. If NDX stays in the lead VOLs should head lower. VIX has flipped from green to red which is a good start. In this weekend's @volstreetj episode I covered a handful of clues from Thursday's selloff that suggested bears had a lot of work ahead of them if they were going to remain in control. Part of my focus was on the"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"It's been a quiet first few hours of today's session. Boring is always welcome. The Russell and Dow are out in front. We again see VOLs struggling to relax when the Nasdaq is lagging. VIX VVIX and VX futures are all green albeit only slightly. Early strength in $MSFT $TSLA $NFLX and $AMZN is balancing out weakness in $META $AAPL $GOOGL and $NVDA. It's constructive to see rotation amongst this group. It also helps to keep correlations low. Speaking of implied correlation (COR1) is well below its Thursday spike high but looks to be printing a series of higher lows now. The absolute measure is"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The strong NFP print shot equities higher in the pre-market led by the Russell. The print sent rates higher and VOLs lower. VIX sported a 16-handle again for a hot second but has been climbing since the cash open. VVIX didn't even pretend to relax opening higher than it closed yesterday. This rally doesn't feel too convincing but it's early. As always the close is what matters. On the constructive side of the ledger implied correlations and individual stock vol are both lower which takes pressure off of index vol. The VX futures curve is also reclaiming some steepness. The early Russell lead"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities gave back their post-NFP gains yesterday but they closed off their lows which kept VOLs in check. This morning we see early weakness in the S&P Nasdaq and Russell as the Dow and banks try to hold the market together. $NVDA $GOOGL and $TSLA are the green mega-caps and semis are also chipping in. We'll see if this combo is enough. VX futures are red across the board but they haven't printed new lows since early/mid-January. VIX's low was Christmas Eve. Clearly we have been moving into a higher vol environment during this Nasdaq lag period. The longer this goes on the more it looks like"
X Link 2026-02-12T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Update: The front of the VIX futures curve may close today in backwardation (FebMarch). Because Feb VX expires in less than a week it is going to be highly sensitive to spot VIX moves. If VIX goes on a run Feb VX will follow. We're on thin ice right now"
X Link 2026-02-12T20:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The S&P retested [----] for the third time since January 20th this morning and bounced strongly on the cool/in-line CPI print. The retest got VIX up to the sticky [-----] level before it pulled back. All this tap-dancing on [----] is going to reveal whether it's solid ground or thin ice. After yesterday's broad selling small caps are back out in front today. They aren't getting any help from the Dow banks or semis and there's only tepid support coming from $MSFT and $NFXL. Action like this doesn't do much to bolster confidence. The inversion at the front of the VX curve is concerning but the fact"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"https://open.substack.com/pub/thefreedominion/p/vol-street-journal-episode-13r=assub&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true https://open.substack.com/pub/thefreedominion/p/vol-street-journal-episode-13r=assub&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true"
X Link 2026-02-15T20:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities starting the week strong has negated the Monday $VIX pop. I discussed various levels in this weekend's @volstreetj video (see pinned post) and two of the levels I mentioned were [-----] on VIX and [---] on $VVIX. This morning we see both measures dropping below those levels. A congestion level for the December $VX futures contract has been [-----] and we're back below there this morning too as the entire curve steepens. This is constructive. With $NDX/ $QQQ attempting to wrangle back control of the market I'm watching how QQQ responds to [---]. If we fail there $SPX/ $SPY will likely slip"
X Link 2025-11-24T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The regularly scheduled Monday morning $VIX pop got some extra juice from the opening selloff following the overnight weakness. But early bounces across the indexes plus a few green megas has VOLs on retreat. Last week's VOL crush sent $VVIX into the low-90s which is about as low as it has been comfortable getting since "liberation day". For VIX life below [--] has been hard to come by since September and it looks like that isn't changing for now. But even if meaningful VOL downside is limited for the time being (my base case) the VOL complex is much healthier today than it was before the"
X Link 2025-12-01T15:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$SOX/ $SMH semis are leading the charge this morning with $NVDA nearly +3%. With the rest of the megas green except $NFLX it's no surprise to see $NDX/ $QQQ ahead of the other major indexes. Leaders are leading which means VOLs can sit back and relax. $VIX and $VVIX are back near their lows from last week. I still see limited downside there but as I noted yesterday that doesn't mean I'm concerned. The $VX curve looks healthy and $SPX/ $SPY chopping wood above [----] is fine by me. For VOLs to start a next leg lower boring action that pulls realized vol down is likely necessary. Right now the"
X Link 2025-12-02T15:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Another quiet start for equities with all of the major indexes effectively flat. VOLs might care more about the lack of leadership if $META weren't +3%. $TSLA and $NVDA each +1% also doesn't hurt. $VIX made its way back to [--] and is firming up. [--] is a level I highlighted multiple times back in October and I still think it's important. With $VVIX in the low-90s I think [--] will remain the floor for now. With contango between the December and January $VX contracts having expanded to [---] vols and VIX [---] vols below the December contract there's plenty of cushion to absorb a VIX pop though. It's"
X Link 2025-12-04T14:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Epsiode [--] of Vol Street Journal is live (link in thread) After a week off there was a lot to explore. I dig into all things $VIX $VVIX and $VX futures and despite improvements in the market why I don't think shorting VOL right now is a great trade. That plus a whole lot more. $SPX $SPY $NDX $QQQ $RUT $IWM $DJX $DIA https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1997694339582226455 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1997694339582226455"
X Link 2025-12-07T15:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The mechanical Monday morning $VIX pop pushed it back above [--] and looking at $VVIX and $VX futures tells us there's a little more going on here than just the post-weekend calculation adjustment. If you've been reading my recent posts and/or watched this week's @volstreetj video (see pinned post) VOLs slowing their descent should not be a surprise. Nor should the "overvixing" we're seeing this morning. The good news is the VOL complex is well-positioned to absorb a jump should it materialize. $RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks are back in the lead this morning. This is providing cover for"
X Link 2025-12-08T15:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"During yesterday's session the broad measure of IV on VIX options started to meaningfully outperform the more constrained $VVIX measure to the degree of 5+ vol points. The broad measure as provided by my trading platform was in the 101-103 range while VVIX was between [--] and [--]. This morning we see VVIX is "catching up" having jumped to meet the broader IV measure near [---]. $VIX has also joined in popping back into the 17s. I'm not reading too much into the above but these quirks can provide helpful insight. Along with the rest of the market VOLs are likely on hold until we get beyond today's"
X Link 2025-12-10T14:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Episode [--] of Vol Street Journal is live (link in thread) FOMC is behind us but I'm not seeing a good reason to be long or short VOL right now. $VX futures contango is a long VOL killer yet thin VRP uninspired equity index price action high vol-of-vol and persistent $VVIX outperformance over $VIX and VX futures make a strong argument not to be short VOL either. All of this and a lot more in this week's video $SPX $SPY $NDX $QQQ $RUT $IWM https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2000228825851195705 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2000228825851195705"
X Link 2025-12-14T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$RUT/ $IWM small caps were the first to flip green and now $NDX/ $QQQ is doing the same. $BKX banks $META $NFLX $TSLA $GOOGL $AMZN and $NVDA are also now green. VOLs tried to jump on the open but the early (and broad) equity bounce has also reversed the VOL move. Indexes are near some important levels. For $SPX/ $SPY 6800/680 are worth watching. For S&P futures (/ES) two levels I highlighted in the latest @volstreetj episode (see pinned post) [----] and [----] continue to be relevant. For Nasdaq futures (/NQ) price has oscillated around [-----]. And for IWM the [---] area is one to watch. As we"
X Link 2025-12-16T15:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The December $VX contract expired this morning and with all expirations like this there can be some extra noise. So far I'm not seeing much. Equities opened green with more leadership from $RUT/ $IWM small caps $BKX banks and $DJX/ $DIA Dow. This sent $VIX back to [--] the level I would argue has been the most important since markets calmed down after Liberation Day. Keep in mind a VIX of [--] implies 1% daily SPX moves so even if you think a [--] VIX is low it's not indicative of a boring slow moving market. January VX printed a new low this morning its first as the front month contract while"
X Link 2025-12-17T15:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Episode [--] of Vol Street Journal is live (link in thread) $NDX/ $QQQ and $SOX/ $SMH retook leadership in equity markets last week culminating in Friday's VOL crush. But before Friday there were whispers from the volatility and options markets that a rally was inbound. So what were these subtle signals That and much more in this week's episode $SPX $SPY $RUT $IWM $VIX $VVIX $VX https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2002748990794678762 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2002748990794678762"
X Link 2025-12-21T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Yesterday's reversal lower in equities kept the bid to VOLs in place. With $SPX/ $SPY revisiting the 6900/690 level on further weakness this morning we see $VIX making its way back towards [--]. For whatever reason [--] has been an important level for VIX since markets settled down post-Liberation Day. As VIX approaches [--] we also see $VVIX approaching an important level of its own [--]. These three levels (6900 [--] and 95) are the ones I'll be watching. A key driver of the VOL contraction we've seen since late November has been the contraction of realized vol. 30-day RV was in the mid-teens as SPX"
X Link 2026-01-08T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$SPX/ $SPY ended up holding 6900/690 yesterday which took the steam out of the $VIX move towards [--] and the $VVIX move towards [--]. The market responded favorably to this morning's jobs data but the looming Supreme Court tariff decision makes it hard for VOLs to fully relax. It's anyone's guess how markets (and VOLs) will respond to a decision if we get it. The $VX contango backstop will help if things start moving fast and in unison. That said with 1-month implied correlations (ICs) back to bargain basement levels if equities do take a dive we should expect ICs to snap higher which will fuel"
X Link 2026-01-09T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Episode [--] of Vol Street Journal is live (link in thread) After a few quiet holiday weeks in markets the first week of [----] didnt provide much excitement either. There are plenty of reasons to be bullish - the S&P closing the week at new highs and the robust health of the VOL complex to name a few. But that doesnt mean the coast is totally clear. In this week's video I also explore a handful of things that have my attention that might be signs an uptick in volatility is inbound. $SPX $SPY $NDX $QQQ $RUT $IWM $DJX $DIA $VIX $VVIX https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2010396182414070038"
X Link 2026-01-11T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"After some overnight weakness equities have been straight up since the cash open with $SPX/ $SPY and $NDX/ $QQQ leading the way. Within the basket of mega caps I watch $AVGO is out in front $TSLA is nearly +1% and a handful of the others are flipping from red to green. Constructive early signs. The $VIX Monday morning pop got a little boost from the red open but it wasn't enough to push VIX back to [--]. $VVIX also jumped on the open nearly tagging [--]. $VX futures were green overnight but are well off their overnight highs and will likely flip red if the rebound in equities continues. The"
X Link 2026-01-12T15:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Interesting action in today's session. Indexes are all green & rates/$ are down yet VOL indexes ($VIX $VXN $RVX) are basically flat as is $VVIX. $VX futs on the other hand are getting sold to new lows. Seems VOL traders got the memo but index options traders did not"
X Link 2023-11-28T17:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Indexes responded positively to the CPI print which had VOLs red across the board. We're seeing some of that early action reverse now as $SPX turns down away from [----]. $NDX continues to be the leader so we'll want to see it hold up if the upside momentum is to continue"
X Link 2024-01-11T15:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Markets are picking up where they left off on Friday. $VIX's Mon pop looks normal but VX futs remaining firm on this broad advance (smalls are leading today) is worth keeping an eye on. $VXN & $RVX also look jumpy even for a Monday"
X Link 2024-01-22T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The Mon $VIX pop has us back to [-----]. Feels like there's a little more behind this than the normal mechanical jump. $VVIX is relatively calm though & $VX futs don't look concerned either. Smalls caps banks $NVDA & $META are leading. Everything else can be red"
X Link 2024-02-12T14:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The spot up/vol up action remains. I put less emphasis on such dynamics early on a Monday but it's something I'm watching. $RVX looks particularly jumpy. $SDEX & $TDEX are also pointing to an uptick in demand for insurance. Could be pre-CPI positioning coming into the market"
X Link 2024-02-12T14:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Fresh new highs for everyone this morning except the small caps. VOLs are looking calm but not quite ready to plunge into the weekend either. Interestingly $RVX looks the heaviest of the group despite $RUT being the only red index"
X Link 2024-02-23T15:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$VIX's Monday pop was rather uninspired. Tough to get going when indexes are barely moving & rates are flat. $VVIX ticked back up to [--] but it's basically asleep. $VX futs are slightly red across the board. 💤 Small caps & banks want to lead to start the week. Works for me"
X Link 2024-02-26T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"This is exactly the type of boring action we'll need for VOLs to slide lower but that doesn't mean I'm shorting VOLs with $VVIX at this level. It's interesting to see $VXN & $RVX jumpier this morning. Those are definitely still worth watching"
X Link 2024-02-26T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"1/ We're seeing some of the VOL jitters come off now that NFP is behind us but with more Fed speakers out today it could be tough for VOLs to push much lower early in the session. With $SPX [----] we're on shaky negative gamma ground & $VIX ain't ready to give up [--] yet"
X Link 2024-04-05T14:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"2/ $VIX $VXN & $RVX reached sticky levels yest (16 [--] & [--] respectively) & will need more fuel to keep ripping. We saw a decent surge in demand for hedges as evidenced by in fixed strike vol $SDEX & $TDEX. I'll be 👀 correlations & fixed strike vol for my signals today"
X Link 2024-04-05T14:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"1/ It's harder for VOLs to ignore interest rates when most of the megas are red & all of the indexes are down together. $AAPL $AMZN & $NFLX are doing their part early on to hold things together which could buy us enough time for everything else to settle down"
X Link 2024-05-29T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"2/ $VIX $VXN & $RVX all snapped higher on the open but are starting to cool off. $VVIX is lagging here something that started yest and suggests traders aren't hitting the panic button. If $SPX holds [----] VOLs are gonna have a hard time staying elevated"
X Link 2024-05-29T14:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"1/ Interest rates continue to slide but $RUT/ $IWM & banks aren't responding. With $NDX/ $QQQ also red it's not surprising to see VOLs perky to start the session. The $Dow is picking up where it left off on Friday doing what it can to keep things together"
X Link 2024-06-04T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"2/ $VIX still can't pull away from [-----] in either direction for more than a few days. [--] has been a similar magnet for $VXN & [--] for $RVX. Implied correlations are also getting sticky. With a packed calendar the next few weeks these trends are likely to hold"
X Link 2024-06-04T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"1/ Aug $VX rolled off the board this morning after an exciting term as M1. Similar to yest I expect extra noise today which makes it more difficult to tell if the VOL action is tied to VixEx #FOMC mins or Jackson Hole. Likely all of the above"
X Link 2024-08-21T14:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"2/ $VVIX has my attention as does my measure of fixed strike vol both of which show a bid for protection. We can also see this in @ScottNations's $SDEX & $TDEX. Imp correlations also bounced off their lows. There's uneasiness out there but I don't think that's too surprising"
X Link 2024-08-21T14:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"2/ That big 'ol $JPM $JHEQX call position at [----] likely caps the $SPX rally into early next week. But the largest $QQQ upside call level rolled up to [---] so QQQ has room to push higher as does $IWM. If SPX stalls out other indexes can pick up the slack"
X Link 2024-09-25T14:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"3/ One other note on VOLs: $RVX (the $VIX for $RUT) has been sliding lower as the index has dropped. Market down/vol down is not very common. RVX is approaching the mid-20s which has been a sticky area in the past. If it turns higher I'll be watching how price reacts"
X Link 2024-09-25T14:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"2/ [----] is still the level to watch on $SPX. We could slide fast if it's lost which would give VOLs a boost. Given the shape of the board & where $VIX sits VOLs would have a tailwind. $BKX is leading the day w/a little help from $NVDA but rates & energy are still running"
X Link 2024-10-07T14:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"3/ With the above in mind it's interesting that @ScottNations $SDEX & $TDEX are both down. This suggests traders are not scrambling to buy put protection. I guess $SPX/ $SPY 5700/570 & $QQQ [---] is enough to keep the wheels on. Fine by me"
X Link 2024-10-07T14:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Some important color regarding my comment on $SDEX & $TDEX from the source of the data. I should have clarified that my interpretation is that there doesn't appear to be a surge of new demand for puts. Current elevated skew & VOL levels certainly indicate existing demand. @vixedsignals Yes they're both lower this morning but from historically high levels. And RiskDex above [----] indicates there's a lot of put skew built in. With the S&P down just 0.3% I think much of it is due to the Monday effect and some selling geopolitical hedges they'd bought on Friday. https://t.co/VhdtR50WRv"
X Link 2024-10-07T14:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"1/ Y'day's strong open for equities faded throughout the session but we still haven't given up any key levels: 5800/580 on $SPX/ $SPY and [---] on $QQQ. Indexes remain in a holding pattern which is keeping VOLs contained: $VIX 18-20 $VVIX 100-115 & $VX futs churning sideways"
X Link 2024-10-29T14:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"2/ Correlations b/w VOL indexes - $VIX $VXN $RVX & $VXD - & their respective underlying indexes have been climbing. When that happens b/c of market up/vol up action it can be cautionary. For now it's due to market sideways/vol sideways so I don't think there's a signal here"
X Link 2024-10-29T14:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements

"Nice start to [----] as far as equities are concerned. $RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks are out in front as interest rates pull back and unemployment numbers improved. Options traders held firm with their puts on $QQQ at [---] where we got a nice bounce. The next step is to hold above [---] and then if we can stick above [---] we've got room to run to [---] next week. $SPX/ $SPY will stabilize above 5900/590 and if we get above [----] I think we'll see $VIX below [--]. Long way to go before that happens but early signs are positive as vanna and charm flows from options decay kick in. Noteworthy to see"
X Link 2025-01-02T15:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$RUT/ $IWM and $BKX are our early leaders indicating a move back to the Trump trade we saw right after the election. Bonds bouncing (rates dropping) adds support to the small cap/bank outperformance. Equities find themselves in lightly positive gamma territory post-Friday's OpEx. If $SPX/ $SPY close above 6000/600 the positive gamma should build and that should help compress daily ranges i.e. RV. That's what we want to see if we want this rally to be sustainable. VOLs don't seem to mind the early action as $VIX sinks into the mid-15s. $VVIX remains firm above [--] which has my attention going"
X Link 2025-01-21T15:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Noisy start to today's session. We've got a mixed bag in the megas the Dow is the only green equity index $BKX is strong and rates are climbing yet $VIX is back below [--] and $VX futures are all red. Yesterday we had market up/vol up action and today it's market down/vol down. Make of it what you will but sometimes markets are just random. We did see positive drift higher in equity option positioning as well as overall market gamma which is bullish and stabilizing. Upside $SPX/ $SPY calls rolled up to 6100/610 and $QQQ calls rolled up to [---] from [---]. There is still a big chunk of calls and"
X Link 2025-01-23T15:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities are trying like hell to follow through on the rally that started Friday afternoon but it's tough sledding with $NVDA down 4%+. $DJX and $BKX are doing their best to hold things together. It's still shaky out there folks. The Monday $VIX pop pushed it to [--] where it stalled out. The 18-22 range has been VIX's happy place for a week with [--] acting like a magnet. I doubt VIX will be able to hold in the teens unless $SPX can recapture [----]. Breaking out above [--] likely requires SPX losing [----]. I assume that's where we'd see the $VX futures board invert and things would get hairy."
X Link 2025-03-03T15:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities are green and we've already seen a switch in leadership. $RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks were out in front in the pre-market and at the open but now $NDX/ $QQQ has taken the baton. It looked like $AAPL was going to take the day off after carrying the market yesterday but it's right back to green as well. Leaders gonna lead as they say. $VIX is already back at [--] after bouncing yesterday. $VVIX isn't in a rush to break below [--] - that's something to watch. $VX futures are red across the board and the curve is just as steep and only slightly higher than it was back on 7/28 when"
X Link 2025-08-08T13:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks are in front this morning despite the mostly weak economic data prints. Equities have given back some of their opening gains but there's no panic as markets are on hold until tomorrow's NFP. Plus we've got $AMZN $META and $NFLX on the move higher. 6400/640 is what matters for $SPX/ $SPY and [---] for $QQQ VOLs are calm with $VIX settling back to the sticky [--] level $VVIX trying to hold below [---] and $VXN (VIX for Nasdaq) drifting lower towards [-----] - an established floor going back over a year. Implied correlations are dropping - this is good. $VX futures"
X Link 2025-09-04T14:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Quiet start to the session. $BKX banks and most of the megas are green while the indexes are in a holding pattern ahead of this week's inflation prints. VOLs are still in bed and may stay there today. Little reason to wake up when the rest of the market is a snooze fest. Boring is good enjoy it. It may be harder to come by the rest of the week. $SPX/ $SPY are tethered to the 6500/650 levels where the largest options positions sit. For $QQQ it's [---]. We did see the [---] strike come to life in this morning's data after open interest in the calls expanded by +40k yesterday. That creates some"
X Link 2025-09-09T14:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$RUT/ $IWM small caps $BKX banks and $DJX/ $DIA Dow are firmly in the lead this morning. $NDX/ $QQQ and the megas are red except for $TSLA. $VIX climbing back above [--] while $VVIX and $VX futures lift higher suggests VOLs aren't totally comfortable with this action. We also saw more market up/vol up action yesterday. Granted it was Monday so the VIX move was a little misleading but VX futures were also up across the board and the curve is slowly flattening. My measure of $SPX 30-day fixed strike vol showed another uptick in put and call IVs yesterday (same for fixed delta options) which"
X Link 2025-09-23T14:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Like yesterday we've got $RUT/ $IWM $BKX banks and $TSLA trying to lead the market higher. That didn't work out too well but it looks like $AMZN $MSFT and $META are going to pitch in. The [--] magnet is again pulling on $VIX and $VX futures are all flat/red. So despite an uninspired open VOLs are calm. This isn't too surprising after looking below the surface yesterday. Specifically. 1) We "undervixed" modestly yesterday after decent "overvixing" that started on 9/15. The selling did not cause any panic. 2) My simple measure of $SPX fixed strike vol showed another uptick in call IVs but a"
X Link 2025-09-24T15:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"There was some early rotation this morning back into $RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks as interest rates sink. That has since faded. $NDX/ $QQQ $SPX/ $SPY and a handful of the megas are also green yet VOLs are firm. [--] is starting to look more like a floor for $VIX than a level it's comfortable moving above and below. We also see October $VX is unwilling to drop much below the mid-17s telling us traders believe VIX is more likely to come up to meet the contract on expiry rather than the contract sink to meet VIX in the 16s. Boring grinding low RV low correlation markets are usually"
X Link 2025-10-10T14:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$BKX banks and $RUT/ $IWM small caps are off to the races plus the mega caps are all green except $NFLX. This has dunked VOLs lower although $VIX $VVIX and $VX futures are all above their lows from yesterday. I wouldn't sleep on that. As I noted yesterday this relative action can be very informative i.e. equities at new highs since Friday yet VOLs are not at new lows. $SPX/ $SPY face stiff resistance from options positions sitting at 6700/670. For VOLs to let loose I think we'll need to see price hold above those levels. Implied correlations had a nice spike last week but are making their way"
X Link 2025-10-15T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"After four sessions of outperformance $RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks are taking the morning off while $NDX/ $QQQ retakes the lead. $TSLA and $AAPL are the only megas that aren't green this morning. With this rotation we see individual stock vol as measured by $VIXEQ continuing its drift lower as well as implied correlations sinking. Despite all of this $VIX $VVIX and $VX futures are holding relatively firm. Speaking of VX futures we still have slight backwardation at the front of the curve (October November) and the entire term structure remains very flat with VIX even with the front"
X Link 2025-10-16T14:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"$DJX/ $DIA is out in front to start the session along with $BKX banks. $RUT/ $IWM is trying to follow and flip green. It's nice to see this rotation after yesterday's $NDX/ $QQQ $SOX/ $SMH and mega cap leadership. VOLs see this action and went back to bed. $VIX is holding below [--] $VVIX is drifting slowly back towards the mid-90s and $VX futures are flat. A small pop in implied correlations is being offset by the continued slide in individual stock vol (VIXEQ). Speaking of $VIXEQ it has underperformed VIX since 10/29 after outperforming since mid-June. Notable. After a handful of exciting"
X Link 2025-11-11T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities are really pressing their luck here dipping below their lows from two Fridays ago and relying on $RUT/ $IWM small caps $BKX banks and $NFLX to try to hold things together. That's a heavy lift when $SOX/ $SMH semis and all the other mega caps are red. VOLs are wide awake pushing to new recent highs. [--] is the next $VIX level I'll be watching if we get there. That was where VIX topped out on the revived tariff concerns in mid-October. Back then $VVIX reached the mid-130s. It's currently in the mid-120s. If VIX and $VX futures reach those mid-October highs but VVIX does not that could"
X Link 2025-11-18T15:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

"The jury is out on whether this early rotation into $RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks will be enough to hold the market together while $NDX/ $QQQ and $SOX/ $SMH give back some of yesterday's gains. I'm still eyeing the [---] level on QQQ. The mega caps are mixed. We've got $META $AAPL and $GOOGL green while $NVDA leads $NFLX $MSFT and $TSLA lower. $AMZN hasn't quite made up its mind. Seems to me the direction of today's market will be determined by whether some of these reds flip green or greens flip red. Right on cue $VIX bounced off [--] this morning. $VX futures also popped but have since"
X Link 2025-11-25T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$NDX/ $QQQ has jumped out in front after a few sessions in the back seat. There's little weakness in any of the megas plus $BKX banks are popping. This broad rally on a Friday is enough to send $VIX below [--]. Let's see if it can end the week with a 15-handle. $VVIX dipped below [--] for the first time in a while and $VX futures continue their march lower. This is all very constructive action and creates a resilient environment to handle inevitable bumps in the road. I am on the lookout for VVIX to start diverging higher though as a potential sign VOLs are ready to firm up. Short-term measures"
X Link 2025-12-05T15:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$RUT/ $IWM small caps and $DJX/ $DIA Dow started out strong again while $NDX/ $QQQ continues to underperform. $BKX banks also opened green and so far this combo plus some help from $TSLA and $AAPL is enough to keep VOLs calm. If more of the megas join in we'll likely see $SPX/ $SPY and the Nasdaq flip green and VOLs flip red. $VIX made it to [--] this morning as $VVIX tries to hit triple digits - neither look very motivated. $VX futures attempted to restart their push from yesterday but the boring action ahead of tomorrow's FOMC isn't providing much fuel. These still aren't great conditions to"
X Link 2025-12-09T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Post-FOMC market action shows continued leadership out of $RUT/ $IWM small caps $DJX/ $DIA Dow and $BKX banks. We also see big moves in the Treasury market where the curve is actually flattening (long end rates down more than short end rates). This broad drop in rates helps explain the "real economy" stock outperformance - companies that are more sensitive to interest rates. Getting beyond the "event" yesterday was going to put downward pressure on VOLs and when you mix in a lack of surprises the VOL crush made sense. The rise in $VIX IV and $VVIX the first part of the week suggested hedging"
X Link 2025-12-11T15:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The $DJX/ $DIA Dow just won't quit Even with $RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks taking the morning off the Dow just keeps pushing. $TSLA and $NFLX are helping out and $NVDA and $AAPL are considering joining in. VOLs are flat possibly on watch to see if strength emerges elsewhere if the Dow cools off. Next week is our last full trading week of the year which means options decay associated with time passing will accelerate due to the holiday. This should add another layer of downward pressure on VOLs. That said I still think the thin variance risk premium and absolute level of VOLs hurts the"
X Link 2025-12-12T14:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$NDX/ $QQQ is duking it out with $DJX/ $DIA for leadership this morning although all of the indexes were quick to slide on the cash open after futures drifted higher overnight. The Monday $VIX pop is getting a shot in the arm with this early selling and $VX futures are flipping from red to green. $TSLA and $NVDA are trying to balance out weakness in the other megas. As I often note when only a few of the big names are trying to keep the peace the fate of the indexes will likely be determined by whether other megas join the early leaders or the early leaders roll over. Implied correlations"
X Link 2025-12-15T15:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"We've got a nice VOL crush underway fueled by a handful of factors: 1) Broad equity strength led by $NDX/ $QQQ $SOX/ $SMH semis and the largest companies in the world 2) It's Friday and the weekend theta decay of options can add supportive flows 3) Next week is a short week so there's accelerated time decay of options which can add supportive flows similar to #2 4) It's quarterly OpEx - more possible buying flows as repositioning takes place 5) The $VX board is in healthy contango As noted yesterday this is a tough environment to be long vol even when the market is soft. VOLs struggled to"
X Link 2025-12-19T15:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities are following through on the rally that kicked off on Friday only leadership has switched back to $RUT/ $IWM small caps and $BKX banks. Strong opens from $TSLA $META and $NVDA +1% certainly doesn't hurt. The broad strength was enough to negate any $VIX Monday pop and VIX is closing in on its post-Liberation Day low. Speaking of that VIX low print was [-----] on 8/28. At the time $VVIX was in the low-90s. Today VVIX is in the low-80s. Impressive although this is a pretty low VVIX reading. With the $VX futures board looking as healthy as it does VOLs still face significant headwinds even"
X Link 2025-12-22T15:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"VOLs are holding steady after this morning's CPI print which included a softer-than-expected Core number. Some of the VOL firmness is likely tied to the prospect of tomorrow's tariff decision out of the Supreme Court. $VVIX has made its way back to [--] while $VIX hovers below [--] and $VX futures are green across the board. I suspect it'll take $SPX/ $SPY losing [----] to push VIX above [--] but VOLs are clearly on their toes already. The shape of the VX term structure will continue to act as a headwind for any VOL moves but we do see implied correlations (ICs) starting to lift off their very low"
X Link 2026-01-13T15:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"A few concerning things worth noting: 1) The broad measure of IV on $VIX options outperformed the more constrained $VVIX calc out of the gate this morning and continued to outperform all day. 2) Even though VIX dropped back below [--] by the close VVIX finished the session near its high of the day. 3) Implied correlations are waking up. 4) $SDEX and $TDEX made big jumps the past two sessions indicating strong demand for hedges. 5) Equities ended the day lower despite an in-line/soft CPI print and rates dropping led by the $DJX/ $DIA Dow. The Dow is considered a "rates sensitive" index so it"
X Link 2026-01-13T21:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"In yesterday's update I highlighted a few items from the day that I found worrisome and this morning we are seeing follow through as $VIX leapfrogged [--] and $VVIX shot up to [---]. [---] tends to be a sticky level for VVIX so it's worth watching. Unsurprisingly $VX futures are also wide awake. Keep in mind the January VX contract expires in a week so it is going to follow spot VIX closely. The VX curve has lifted and flattened moderately from yesterday's close (grey line to blue line in image) but it remains in contango with plenty of cushion to absorb this move. Because us humans like round"
X Link 2026-01-14T15:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Yesterday I noted the [---] level on $VVIX was one to watch and that's pretty much where it stalled out just as $SPX/ $SPY bounced off 6900/690. It was also noteworthy that $RUT/ $IWM small caps successfully held the market together long enough for SPX and $NDX/ $QQQ to catch themselves. We're seeing a nice bounce across equities this morning led by NDX and the mega caps. It's no surprise this has taken the air out of the VOL move. This continues to be a great example of how the shape of the $VX curve can aid in market stability. For markets to really crack VOLs need to participate and it's"
X Link 2026-01-15T15:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"My morning market read: Quiet open to today's session with early leadership from the $NDX/ $QQQ now rotating into $RUT/ $IWM small caps. It looks like the Russell's ability to hold the market together will be tested again today. Strong starts from $AVGO $NVDA $MSFT and $META are contributing some stability. $VIX is back below [--] although VVIX is holding steady above [--]. VOLs are calm but they don't look too eager to really drop. Today's OpEx could be playing a role in the VOL firmness in addition to next week's FOMC. Counter to that the looming long weekend (markets are closed Monday) should"
X Link 2026-01-16T16:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Episode [--] of Vol Street Journal is live (link in thread) In this week's episode I narrow my focus to three topics: Signals from the VIX complex index vs. constituent vol and combining price action positioning and news to find trades. Despite some technical difficulties I think it's the best episode yet. $SPX $SPY $NDX $QQQ $RUT $IWM $DJX $DIA $VIX $VVIX $VIXEQ https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012910484182401324 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2012910484182401324"
X Link 2026-01-18T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"https://open.substack.com/pub/thefreedominion/p/vol-street-journal-episode-9r=assub&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true https://open.substack.com/pub/thefreedominion/p/vol-street-journal-episode-9r=assub&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true"
X Link 2026-01-18T15:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Geopolitics is back in the spotlight causing unrest in markets. With U.S. equities bonds and dollar all down VOLs have spiked sending $VIX to [--] and $VVIX to the often sticky [---] level. The January $VX contract expires tomorrow morning which is why it has moved so much (it has to track VIX very closely). Contango in the VX curve is still holding but it is getting thin. In the image you can see how much the curve has moved since Friday (blue line to purple line) and that it has flattened out considerably. When I write about the curve being able to absorb selling this is what I'm referring to."
X Link 2026-01-20T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Update: The February and March $VX contracts are basically even now with spot $VIX a touch above both. This is getting more dangerous. The good news is that because the board shifts tomorrow and the Feb contract becomes M1 with plenty of time before expiration it will not mechanically chase VIX point-for-point especially now that it's already in the 20s. That said I haven't seen any strong evidence yet that this VOL move is losing steam. 30-day $SPX/ $SPY realized volatility which as of Friday was below 9% is far below VIX. This isn't to say it can't happen but for realized vol to justify"
X Link 2026-01-20T20:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The January $VX contract expires this morning adding an extra layer of noise to an already noisy marketplace. Equities stabilizing overnight plus a strong open has turned the heat down on VOLs but the cushion in the VX curve we benefitted from recently has been greatly reduced. We'll see if the time it bought us so far was enough for this turbulence to pass. $RUT/ $IWM continues to lead the market already surpassing its high from yesterday. The Russell also didn't print a new low overnight unlike the other indexes. The relative strength is impressive. $BKX banks are up nicely this morning too"
X Link 2026-01-21T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"And just like that $VIX got back to [--]. I noted yesterday that 6900/690 resisted the $SPX/ $SPY ascent but with this morning's gap up we got back above it. Now we see if it holds. VOLs are already jittery from the recent whipsaw plus we have FOMC next week so if we slip I suspect VIX will react in kind. $VX futures are off their lows and have that "guilty until proven innocent" look to them. But with contango coming back into the front of the curve and spot VIX [--] vols below the front month they are fighting gravity. $RUT/ $IWM continues to lead the charge printing another round of all-time"
X Link 2026-01-22T15:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"$SPX/ $SPY are giving 6900/690 another test while $VIX revisits [--]. We are rotating back into $NDX/ $QQQ this morning which if it holds should make it hard for VOLs to climb. It's also Friday and VOLs need extra inspiration to jump before the weekend. Most of the mega caps are green and rates are lower. $AAPL $AVGO $BKX banks and $SOX/ $SMH semis can be red when $NVDA $MSFT $NFXL and $META are all more than +1%. Rotation like this in a bull market is a sign of strength and resilience just like a $VX curve in contango which we also have. It's worth noting that implied correlation (IC) as"
X Link 2026-01-23T15:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Episode [--] of Vol Street Journal is live (link in thread) I take a walk down memory lane this week to revisit what the $VIX futures were telling us leading up to #volmageddon in [----] and how this informs my framework for assessing market health. I carry this forward to today's market where we just witnessed the impact of a healthy volatility market in the face of a market selloff. $SPX $SPY $NDX $QQQ $RUT $IWM $VX $VVIX"
X Link 2026-01-25T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"https://thefreedominion.substack.com/p/vol-street-journal-episode-10r=assub https://thefreedominion.substack.com/p/vol-street-journal-episode-10r=assub"
X Link 2026-01-25T16:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities opened the Sunday night session in the red but quickly turned higher and were in the green by the cash open led once again by the Russell $RUT/ $IWM (and $BKX banks). The Monday $VIX pop got it back above [--] but $VX futures are red across the board which is what actually matters. Tough for VOLs to be too concerned when equities are broadly higher rates are down and we've got $META $AAPL $AVGO $GOOGL and $MSFT all green. Index constituent vol as measured by $VIXEQ is on the rise again but the slide in implied correlation (COR1M) helps take the pressure off index level vol. I've"
X Link 2026-01-26T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Update: Nasdaq took over Russell rolled over S&P is running and VIX is back below [--] as VX futures continue to fall. Rotation is a beautiful thing. $NDX $QQQ $SPX $SPY $RUT $IWM $VIX $VX"
X Link 2026-01-26T17:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The Nasdaq is holding on to the leadership position so far today more than covering for weakness in the Russell and Dow. This rotation back into tech is getting a boost from rotation back into $AAPL which had been a laggard since late [----]. $GOOGL closing in on all-time highs also helps. It's worth noting that positioning in Dow and Russell futures is the most lopsided long of the major indexes which likely contributes to this recent underperformance. As for VOLs VIX is sticking close to [--] while VVIX hangs in the high-90s. VX futures are red by they don't look eager to drop much further"
X Link 2026-01-27T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"The Nasdaq is out in front again today. Within the mega caps we see rotation out of $AAPL this morning after it led the charge for a few days. $NVDA $AMZN and $TSLA are picking up the slack. Despite the generally strong open in equities VOLs are holding firm. VIX and VVIX are lifting away from [--] and [--] respectively as VX futures climb above their highs from yesterday. This market up/vol up action is noteworthy but also not too surprising considering today's FOMC and big earnings out of $META $MSFT and $TSLA. Individual stock vol as measured by $VIXEQ is still on the rise but implied"
X Link 2026-01-28T14:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"After a nice run leading the market higher the Nasdaq is in the backseat today as the Russell retakes the wheel. Banks and semis are contributing but the megas are a mixed bag. VOLs aren't too pleased with what they see whether that's in equities energy metals and/or geopolitics. If they keep moving like this small caps are gonna have a tough time holding things together. $META is +8% this morning while $MSFT is -12% after both reported earnings after yesterday's bell. $AAPL is trying to help but $GOOGL $AMZN and $TSLA are well into the red. The megas continue to have low correlation amongst"
X Link 2026-01-29T15:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Update: $SPX gave [----] a visit and $VIX nearly tagged [--]. As SPX bounced VIX slid and $VX futures followed. Looks to me $BKX and $AAPL really stepped up today to help out $META. Sometimes that's all it takes to keep the wheels on"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Equities are trying to rally after a weak overnight session that had VX futures up near their Thursday highs. The Russell is the weakest of the indexes. $AVGO $MSFT and $TSLA buoyed the megas early and now $GOOGL and $AMZN are joining as $AAPL tries to flip green too. If this continues we'll be fine. If we lose the leaders expect VOLs to pop again. As VOLs have been moving higher over the past week albeit modestly VIX has outperformed VVIX. To me that suggests a lack of significant panic. The shape of the VX term structure suggests the same thing although it has flattened and lifted some."
X Link 2026-01-30T15:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Episode [--] of Vol Street Journal is live (link in thread) I kick off this weeks video with a brief discussion on the tug-of-war I see taking place in markets. From there I take a look at recent market up/vol up action a pop in fixed strike skew on Thursday a drop in a key liquidity measure a dislocation between credit spreads and the VIX and finally check-ins on rotation and volatility composition. $SPX $SPY $NDX $QQQ $RUT $IWM $DJX $DIA $VIX $VVIX $GLD $SLV https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018024059926364429 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018024059926364429"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"https://open.substack.com/pub/thefreedominion/p/vol-street-journal-episode-11r=assub&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true https://open.substack.com/pub/thefreedominion/p/vol-street-journal-episode-11r=assub&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"A selloff attempt overnight was thwarted by the bulls as equities climbed aggressively once the calendar turned at midnight. During the Sunday night drop VX futures ran well above their Friday highs but they are now red across the board and looking heavy. VIX barely got a Monday morning pop and it flipped red before the first [--] minutes of today's session were complete. The Dow is out in front this morning with the Russell nipping at its heals. The banks are green while $AAPL $NFLX and $AMZN try to hold the megas together. If a few more megas join in (looking at you $GOOGL and $AVGO) we might"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

"Small caps let the Nasdaq have some fun for a little while but this morning we are rotating strongly back into the Russell and banks. VIX is flat staying close to [--] while VX futures are green but calm. VOLs are happier when the Nasdaq and megas lead but they're certainly not throwing a tantrum. It's like they're saying "We appreciate your hard work keep it up but you're still under a performance review." $GOOGL printed a new all-time high this morning which if you like bull markets should make you feel warm and cozy inside. $AAPL is also green building on a big day yesterday. Not bearish."
X Link 2026-02-03T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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